Mare Follower or Lydia Replacer - High Poly Head - 4K FaceTint - ESL

⭐ ⭐⭐ (7,486 endorsements) 📥 362,271 downloads 📌 v1.0 📅 5/30/2022
⚪ Last updated 2022

By Koralina · Followers & Companions

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 5/30/2022 📅 Created: 5/30/2022
⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗
6📦 High Poly Head Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #17 of 74 Followers & Companions mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Here you can find the character presets:

About Mare follower:

Mare is a lively, young woman. She fights best with a two-handed sword, wearing heavy armour. She knows healing spells, so she will try to keep you alive during combat. Mare is protected and doesn't affect the stealth meter, so you can sneak with her where and how you want. She will also learn and level with you. Yes, she is marriable. You can find her in The Drunken Huntsman in Whiterun.

Weight: 100

Location: The Drunken Huntsman, Whiterun

Marriable: Yes

If you want to spawn her, press "~" and write "help mare", find her ID and then write "player.placeatme "

She has two AI Packages, which makes her a better, more 'intelligent' follower. One of the packages is made by coldsun1187. Go visit this profile, you will not regret it!

Mare will use your in-game skin and body.

I recommend using Nether's Follower Framework and Relationship Dialogue Overhaul - RDO SE for the best experience with Mare.

FaceTint is 4096x4096 resolution, so have fun with screen archery :)

About Lydia replacer:

Lydia's default weight is 100. If any of your mod changes that, you can encounter a neck seam.

She will use your in-game body. 

FaceTint is 4096x4096 resolution.

Installation:

Manually or with your mod manager.

I recommend using Bits and pieces female skin mashup if you want her to look like in my pictures. IMO this is the best skin mod available on Nexus.

Compatibility:

Mare - no problems

Lydia - no problems if her plugin and textures (just the whole mod) are loaded last and her weight is 100

LE version:

Mare Follower or Lydia Replacer - High Poly Head - 4K FaceTint - LE

Mods used:

High Poly Head

Koralina's Freckles and Moles - 4k 2k

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This mod by Koralina adds Mare as a standalone follower or replaces Lydia, featuring High Poly Head and 4K face tint, with ESL flagging for compactness. It's a popular cosmetic enhancement for Skyrim, boasting over 7,400 endorsements and 362,000 downloads, last updated in May 2022.

✨ Key Features

Adds Mare as a follower or replaces Lydia, both with High Poly Head.
Includes 4K face tint for enhanced visual detail.
ESL flagged, meaning it won't count toward the mod limit.
Offers two options: standalone follower or Lydia replacer.
High popularity with 7,486 endorsements and 362,271 downloads.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust: 7,486 endorsements and 362k downloads show this mod is a fan favorite.
  • ESL flag is a godsend for load order junkies—no slot wasted.
  • High Poly Head plus 4K face tint means your follower will look crisp and detailed.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in May 2022—might be outdated for the latest Skyrim patches, so check compatibility.
  • Requires High Poly Head mod as a dependency, which isn't included—you'll need to grab it separately.
  • If you're not into visual overhauls, this is purely cosmetic—no new dialogue or quests.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want a more detailed and attractive follower, either as a standalone companion or as a replacement for Lydia. If you're a screenshot enthusiast or just want your followers to look their best, this is for you. Skip if you're looking for gameplay changes—this is purely visual.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure you have High Poly Head installed first, or the mod won't work properly.
  • If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, let it handle the ESL flag—no manual load order tweaks needed.
  • For the Lydia replacer option, ensure you don't have other mods that alter Lydia's appearance to avoid conflicts.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
Koralina
Version
1.0
Downloads
362,271
Endorsements
7,486
Category
Followers & Companions
Created
5/30/2022
Updated
5/30/2022

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